still water

noun

: a part of a stream where no current is visible

Examples of still water in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Drinking sparkling water offers various health benefits compared to beverages like coffee, soda, still water, and juice. Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 1 July 2024 Hollis’s clients are installing sparkling and still water systems to reduce waste, but choosing the right one is key. Sophie Aliece Hollis, Architectural Digest, 25 June 2024 If mosquito larvae are spotted in still water, some research suggests that adding a few drops of boric acid to the water can poison the larvae and prevent them from hatching. Riis Williams, Scientific American, 24 June 2024 Mosquitoes lay eggs in standing water, which is why the county is urging residents to drain and cover any still water near their home. Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 21 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for still water 

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Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of still water was in 1832

Dictionary Entries Near still water

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“Still water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/still%20water. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.

Geographical Definition

Stillwater

geographical name

Still·​wa·​ter ˈstil-ˌwȯ-tər How to pronounce Stillwater (audio)
-ˌwä-
city in north central Oklahoma population 45,688

Note: The main campus of Oklahoma State University is located in Stillwater.

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